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Good morning all. Thanks Lavoy for the info. Well, im still on the fence, partly… but leaning towards just doing a rebuild on the 420 engine. That will be down the road a bit as my dance card is full with priority projects at the compound :wink: Lavoy, i will be in touch for more of your very much a...

Good morning all! Thank you Lavoy & Stan for the Reply info. Come to find out, i picked up a new bolt from fleet, brake kleened the threads, new lock washer on the bushing & it ran up tight, have not put the torque wrench on it yet, but hoping we are good there. Just a short story for you Lavoy, was...

Good morning to you all. And happy 2026! I am hoping someone can give me some input/ideas. on the left side frame panel, the 3/4x2” bolt with bushing that holds the frame to the trans bell housing. The hole is wallered out. I have a new bolt, what would be best? Epoxy, heli coil, re tap to next size...

Thanks Lavoy, will do.

Well, according to my cheat sheet.
Grade 5 @ 7/16” bolt can take 54 ft lbs.
So, they are going to get a thorough cleaning, a good dose of red locktite & 60 ft lbs.
If that doesnt feel like enuff, i will go to the next level that is 78 ft lbs.
Ok then.

Good morning all. I have a quick question to whom ever would like to reply. Where the frame bolts to the final drives, the frame is counter sunk/concave to fit the 1” convex nut. They have all come loose, & at first looked to be wallered out, but are not after further inspection with readers & a goo...

Ok thanks Lavoy, fingers crossed!
I did find that the exhaust/intake manifold is cracked in the back side of the Y, just like my 58 was.
So, with the exhaust pipe completely blocked, & manifold cracked, it probly sounded like it blew up!
But hope it did not. We will see…

Hello from the great state of Idaho! Pulled the valve cover/ rocker box, looks good, clean, oily, springs, push rods, look good, when turning fan blade they go up & down. Pulled plugs, forward jug, sooty, but all there, rear jug, wet, oily, but all there. Next is drop pan & inspect, will have boss l...

Ok, will do tootsd1, thanks for the tip. Im in north Idaho by the way, i like to call it my paradise! Udate on the 56 420 5 roller 4spd. Pressure washed! It is now in its own custom built Crawler shed. Ready for more trouble shooting. Next is pull & check, plugs, valve/rocker box, & oil pan. Along w...

Good morning all. Well, i have been wrenching on that Crawler for a week now, was able to figure out the puzzle that is the Shawnee loader assy… first thought was to rig it & pull it off whole, nope! Arms come off, then fender towers have to be tilted just rite so as to come out from under the track...

Hello to all, have not posted on here for about 12 years, you all helped me a great deal on issues with restoring my 58 420, Lavoy, stan etc. she still runs like new! thank you very much again. I retired in north Idaho 4 years ago & one of my neighbors recently gifted me a 56 420 with a shawnee load...

Good morning all, have not been on here in many moons. I acquired a 56 420 5 roller 4 spd draw bar w/ shawnee loader assy. Model LM5A . bucket & HD snow blade. I am going to restore the crawler & have no need for the loader assy. Anyone know what something of that vintage is worth? Or is it scrap? a...

good morning all. Holt winch info search update. I have just about given up many times and then i find something that keeps me on the search! Spoke with dan @ thompson equipment, he said Jeff Huff with Huff equipment & call Camp 18 museum in oregon, spoke with All of those fine gentlemen and came u...

Thank you so much Jim,
I appreciate the input & advice very much &
i will pay closer attention when i post.
Have a great day!
Shanon.

Dadgummit, i did it again!
Thanks Jim, i have some gasoila compound that should do it!
Is there a way for me to copy & paste my post to the early model forum?
Thanks again
Shanon